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Committee reiterates farmers' concerns over impact of trade deals
An influential parliamentary committee has reiterated the industry's warnings over animal welfare standards after conducting an inquiry into the…
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NFU Cymru calls for 'genuine collaborative approach' to tackling bTB
NFU Cymru has reiterated the need for a 'genuine collaborative approach' between industry and government to tackle bovine TB in Wales. The call comes…
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Dairy farmers may quit sector if labour crisis continues, survey warns
More than one in ten dairy producers say they will leave the sector altogether if chronic staff shortages do not improve, an industry survey shows…
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Next Tory leader has 'uphill battle' to win back rural vote
The next leader of the Conservatives has an 'uphill battle' to win back the trust of farmers and rural voters, industry groups have warned. Mr…
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Dutch farmers protest against government plans to cut emissions
Mass protests in the Netherlands organised by farmers angry with new government plans to cut nitrogen emissions have now spread to other European…
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Welsh farmers will need to manage habitats across 10% of farm
Farmers in Wales will need to manage and enhance habitats across at least 10% of their farm under new proposals released by the Welsh government. A…
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Pig farmers urge PM to improve UK border controls amid ASF threat
Pig producers have called on the prime minister to take action to improve the UK’s border controls, in the face of a growing risk of diseases like…
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Post-Brexit immigration policy 'crippling entire food industry'
The UK government’s post-Brexit changes to immigration have been slammed for ‘crippling the entire food industry' during a parliamentary evidence…
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Committee criticises 'weak policies' on tackling farm emissions
The Climate Change Committee has criticised the government's 'weak policies' on tackling emissions from farming. The independent committee has…
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Surging costs forcing some farmers out of business, NFU survey shows
Spiralling costs are forcing farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect of going out of…
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